Altesino

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.197 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

8.0

Something wrong with this. 2015. Oddly caramelized, treacly taste overwhelming any interesting fruit. Bad bottle.

Something wrong with this. 2015. Oddly caramelized, treacly taste overwhelming any interesting fruit. Bad bottle.

Dec 12th, 2024
Austin Hohnke

Go big. Invest in the deep drop. Rich and glorious. Black cherry, red currant, plum, orange peel, sarsaparilla, anise, and dried herbs. Classic Brunello that deserves air.
Who comes to Brunello for restraint? Wears 14.5% well. Purchase without hesitation and drink for the next 10+.

Go big. Invest in the deep drop. Rich and glorious. Black cherry, red currant, plum, orange peel, sarsaparilla, anise, and dried herbs. Classic Brunello that deserves air.
Who comes to Brunello for restraint? Wears 14.5% well. Purchase without hesitation and drink for the next 10+.

Dec 6th, 2024
Martin Bergo

Peaking? Just outstanding!

Peaking? Just outstanding!

Aug 11th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with berry fruit aromas, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco and cacao. Nice!

Medium Ruby with berry fruit aromas, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco and cacao. Nice!

Feb 25th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with berry fruit aromas, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco and cacao. Nice!

Medium Ruby with berry fruit aromas, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco and cacao. Nice!

Sep 10th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with berry fruit, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco and cacao. Nice!

Medium Ruby with berry fruit, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco and cacao. Nice!

Aug 19th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with berry fruit aromas, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco and cacao. Nice!

Medium Ruby with berry fruit aromas, fragrant spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and licorice with notes of pepper spice, tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ savory finish ending with a vanilla, tobacco and cacao. Nice!

1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2021
Jackson Dealey

Grand Cru, Nashvillle. Average.

Grand Cru, Nashvillle. Average.

Nov 28th, 2024
Pooneet K

Definitely a full bodied style but in 2018 quite accessible at this stage even with only an hour decant. Lots of fruit, integrated earth and tannins, medium acid threading it all together. Nice pairing with kurobota pork chops.

Definitely a full bodied style but in 2018 quite accessible at this stage even with only an hour decant. Lots of fruit, integrated earth and tannins, medium acid threading it all together. Nice pairing with kurobota pork chops.

Sep 7th, 2024
Anna Sangiacomo

Visited this winery years ago and loved the experience & the wines. To be able to enjoy it again was such a treat. Delicious!!!

Visited this winery years ago and loved the experience & the wines. To be able to enjoy it again was such a treat. Delicious!!!

May 8th, 2024